Design & Development Engineer - Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Al Shirawi; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a highly motivated Design & Development Engineer with expertise in HVAC product development. This full-time role involves product lifecycle activities, type testing, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with 3-5 years of experience in design and development. The company emphasizes innovation, lean practices, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in design and development.
• Experience in type testing and compliance certification.
• Strong problem-solving and process optimization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of HVAC air duct heaters.
• Conduct type testing and certifications for compliance.
• Optimize product design for manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

HVAC product development

Systems Thinking

Quality Systems

Visual Basic

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Lean Manufacturing principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Certifications in Quality Systems, DFMEA, or Lean Manufacturing

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Design & Development Engineer – Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, with 3 to 5 years of hands‑on experience in the design, development, and quality assurance of electrical and mechanical systems. A strong preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in HVAC – Air Duct Heater product development.

The role involves full ownership of product lifecycle activities, including type testing, certification support, design optimization, and process improvement, while ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should have a passion for engineering innovation, lean practices, and problem‑solving, with demonstrated expertise in using advanced design tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end development of HVAC air duct heaters, including concept design, prototyping, validation, and release.
• Conduct and coordinate type testing and third‑party certifications to meet industry compliance.
• Drive cost‑effective design improvements without compromising product performance or safety.
• Optimize product design for manufacturing efficiency, quality improvement, and customer performance expectations.
• Work closely with QA teams to manage CAPA, root cause analysis, and quality audits.
• Support risk analysis (DFMEA) and ensure alignment with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Implement ISO 9001 standards and contribute to internal process enhancements.
• Assist in developing design documentation, BOMs, test reports, and revision control.
• Provide technical support to production, procurement, and testing teams during the product development phase.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance workflow and reduce waste.
• Use project management tools such as MS Project to track progress, resource allocation, and deadlines.

Core Competencies & Technical Skills

• Systems Thinking for product and process optimization.
• Expertise in Quality Systems, CAPA, DFMEA, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Sound knowledge of ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in Visual Basic (Excel Macros) for data automation and analysis.
• Design & drafting software proficiency: Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD.
• Project scheduling and tracking using MS Project.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and cross‑functional collaboration.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Certifications in Quality Systems, DFMEA, or Lean Manufacturing are an advantage.

About Us

Founded in 1971, the Al Shirawi Group has been serving people & industry for the last five decades. The Al Shirawi Group of Companies grew from an unrelenting passion to provide the Middle East with high‑quality solutions in the trading, industrial, distribution, contracting and service industries. From the Group's humble beginning as a trading house, today, Al Shirawi is a burgeoning conglomerate and one of the most reputed names in the Middle East with offices across the GCC region in Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, India and Egypt.

Powered by a 10,000+ workforce and supported by the latest technology and infrastructure, the Group has established itself as one of the largest, most trusted and prestigious partners for leaders across the Persian Gulf. Through its diverse industry expertise and over 35 companies, Al Shirawi has remained committed to ensuring excellence in every product and offering, enabling its business units to leave an indelible impact in the global market.

Since its inception, Al Shirawi has striven to create a culture where each individual feels seen and valued, rooted in excellence, transparency, compassion, honesty, empowerment and discipline. The Group has won multiple prestigious awards for years – a testament to the technical pedigree, people‑centric approach and desire to serve the community with sustainable, cutting‑edge solutions.

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